On Sunshine, his first album for Krankit Records, Smith comes on fun, funky and strong. The record was co-produced by Smith and label head and veteran hit maker James Stroud, with Bobby Terry lending additional production assistance on singles and long-plays. Featuring all Smith original compositions save one, Sunshine glows with a bright, fiery intensity worthy of its name.
"I'm just being me," beams the singer-songwriter, who approaches life with the same hold-nothing-back passion that fills his music. "I have never tried to sound like anyone else. I have always wanted to be me, musically. I'm doing the kind of music I love in the only way I know how."
ANTHONY SMITH
Anthony Smith charges through country music like a bull in a china shop—shaking and rattling the music with bold bravura. Tall and broad-shouldered, the long-haired country boy from East Tennessee breaks rules and ignores the usual polite Nashville conventions.
On Sunshine, his first album for Krankit Records, Smith comes on fun, funky and strong. The record was co-produced by Smith and label head and veteran hit maker James Stroud, with Bobby Terry lending additional production assistance on singles and long-plays. Featuring all Smith original compositions save one, Sunshine glows with a bright, fiery intensity worthy of its name.
"I'm just being me," beams the singer-songwriter, who approaches life with the same hold-nothing-back passion that fills his music. "I have never tried to sound like anyone else. I have always wanted to be me, musically. I'm doing the kind of music I love in the only way I know how."
The distinctive music Smith makes injects a rock 'n' roll swagger and funky, fresh rhythms into a style of music that is undeniably contemporary—and undeniably country. "I like getting a reaction," he says. "My music isn't the kind you sit and passively listen to. It's going to make you move, and it's going to make you react and feel something. I want an emotional response—whether it's good or bad or romantic."
Smith knows about creating hit songs, as he's had a long string of them as a songwriter—and each of them draws the kind of unfiltered response from listeners as Smith's new recordings. His songs have been recorded by a virtual "Who's Who" list of Nashville's superstars, including; George Strait, Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lonestar, Trisha Yearwood, Van Zant, Lori Morgan, Sammy Kershaw, Josh Gracin, Trick Pony, Kenny Rogers, Shooter Jennings, and others. Some of his hits include: George Strait's huge hit, "Run" and crowd favorite, "Cowboys Like Us," Trace Adkins' two out-of-the-gate smashes, "Chrome" and "I'm Tryin'," Tim McGraw's "Kill Myself" and recent release "Kristofferson," Rascal Flatts' "My Worst Fear" and Montgomery Gentry's recent top five hit "Whattaya Think About That?"
ANTHONY SMITH
Anthony Smith charges through country music like a bull in a china shop—shaking and rattling the music with bold bravura. Tall and broad-shouldered, the long-haired country boy from East Tennessee breaks rules and ignores the usual polite Nashville conventions.
On Sunshine, his first album for Krankit Records, Smith comes on fun, funky and strong. The record was co-produced by Smith and label head and veteran hit maker James Stroud, with Bobby Terry lending additional production assistance on singles and long-plays. Featuring all Smith original compositions save one, Sunshine glows with a bright, fiery intensity worthy of its name.
"I'm just being me," beams the singer-songwriter, who approaches life with the same hold-nothing-back passion that fills his music. "I have never tried to sound like anyone else. I have always wanted to be me, musically. I'm doing the kind of music I love in the only way I know how."
The distinctive music Smith makes injects a rock 'n' roll swagger and funky, fresh rhythms into a style of music that is undeniably contemporary—and undeniably country. "I like getting a reaction," he says. "My music isn't the kind you sit and passively listen to. It's going to make you move, and it's going to make you react and feel something. I want an emotional response—whether it's good or bad or romantic."
Smith knows about creating hit songs, as he's had a long string of them as a songwriter—and each of them draws the kind of unfiltered response from listeners as Smith's new recordings. His songs have been recorded by a virtual "Who's Who" list of Nashville's superstars, including; George Strait, Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lonestar, Trisha Yearwood, Van Zant, Lori Morgan, Sammy Kershaw, Josh Gracin, Trick Pony, Kenny Rogers, Shooter Jennings, and others. Some of his hits include: George Strait's huge hit, "Run" and crowd favorite, "Cowboys Like Us," Trace Adkins' two out-of-the-gate smashes, "Chrome" and "I'm Tryin'," Tim McGraw's "Kill Myself" and recent release "Kristofferson," Rascal Flatts' "My Worst Fear" and Montgomery Gentry's recent top five hit "Whattaya Think About That?"
Although an accomplished writer, Smith has always been a performer first. "I've never written a song for another artist to cut," he says. "I always wrote songs for myself, for me to do on stage and to record. Publishers and other artists heard them and wanted to cut them or get them cut, and that's tremendously flattering to me. But my intent was always to be on stage singing what I write."
Sunshine blazes with the same catchy power and creativity that drew other artists to make hits out of Smith's work. The album not only shows off the guitar-driven, soulful strut of Smith's muscular country rock, but also the unique forcefulness of his voice and the sweeping range of his musical and production capabilities.
"Bringin' Back the Sunshine" is a classic summer hit that works equally well on country and rock radio. It is part Alan Jackson, part Manfred Mann's Earth Band as it emerges happiness and enjoying what can be simplicity of life—powered by catchy guitar riffs, naturally. "Dandelion" celebrates a country boy's relation with nature and the opposite sex. Its playful suggestiveness and funky guitar hooks and operatic "nah, nah, nah" melodies make it a unique radio hit. Smith's vocals, sly and sassy and slurring, fill the song with a lusty, good-time energy.
Meanwhile, songs like "Almost Sacred" and "Love Is Love Is Love" offer grown-up views on making one's way through life and finding out what matters most. Both songs allow Smith to show off what an expressive singer and clever lyricist he can be, while allowing Smith to show that even songs on deep topics can still rock with fresh accessibility.
Airborn
Anthony Smith Lyrics
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Tell me who discovered steel
It was the wheel and the steel that caused this pain
That made the car that took her away
I wanna know who invented the wheel
I wanna know, who found the rock
Tell me who made the black top
And made the road for the car that took her away
Somebody give me a name
I just need someone to blame
For all of this heartache and pain I've been feelin'
Since she let me go, I wanna know
I wanna know who invented the time
Out in this spand when she was mine
It was all that time I didn't take
It was the rock and the black top that made the highway
For the wheel and the steel for the car that took her away
Somebody give me a name
I just need someone to blame
For all of this heartach and pain that I've been feelin'
Since she let me go, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know who invented the wheel
In Anthony Smith's song "Airborn," the lyrics express intense feelings of heartbreak and a desire to understand the cause of this pain. The first verse asks the question of who invented the wheel and discovered steel, which ultimately caused the car to take away the person the singer loved. The second verse asks about the rock and blacktop that made the road for the car that took her away.
The singer is looking for someone to blame for the heartbreak and pain that he has been feeling since his love left him. He wants to understand who and what is responsible for the events that caused his pain. However, in the final verse, the singer realizes that it was the time that he didn't take that caused this heartbreak. He acknowledges that he cannot blame others for his own mistakes and that he needs to take responsibility for his actions.
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the human tendency to blame external sources for personal pain and suffering. It is an emotional and introspective song that encourages listeners to take ownership of their own actions and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know who invented the wheel
I am curious about the person who invented the wheel, which has been the basis of transportation for centuries.
Tell me who discovered steel
I am seeking knowledge about the person who discovered steel, which has been instrumental in building many structures and machines.
It was the wheel and the steel that caused this pain
The invention of the wheel and steel has led to the creation of modern transportation and machinery, which in turn has caused pain for me due to the loss of my loved one.
That made the car that took her away
The development of cars, which were made possible by the invention of the wheel and steel, is what took my loved one away from me.
I wanna know, who found the rock
I am curious about the person who discovered rocks, which were later used to create roads.
Tell me who made the black top
I am seeking knowledge about the person who created blacktop, which is a type of asphalt used to pave roads.
It was the rock and the black top that caused this pain
The creation of roads using rocks and blacktop, which were later used for transportation by cars, is what caused my pain.
And made the road for the car that took her away
The development of roads using rocks and blacktop enabled the car that took my loved one away to travel easily.
Somebody give me a name
I am asking someone to provide me with the name of the person responsible for the invention of the wheel, steel, rocks, and blacktop.
I just need someone to blame
I am looking for someone to place the blame on for the loss of my loved one and the pain I feel.
For all of this heartache and pain I've been feelin'
I have been experiencing heartache and pain due to losing my loved one and I am trying to understand the cause of it all.
Since she let me go, I wanna know
Since my loved one left me, I have been searching for answers and trying to understand why it happened.
I wanna know who invented the time
I am curious about the person responsible for the concept of time and how it affects our lives.
Out in this spand when she was mine
During the time when my loved one was still with me, I was not paying attention to the passing of time.
It was all that time I didn't take
I regret not spending more time with my loved one and not appreciating the time we had together.
It was the rock and the black top that made the highway
The creation of highways, made possible by rocks and blacktop, has furthered transportation and facilitated the use of cars.
For the wheel and the steel for the car that took her away
The invention of the wheel and steel, which led to the development of cars, is what took my loved one away from me.
I wanna know, I wanna know who invented the wheel
I am still searching for the person responsible for the invention of the wheel, which has impacted my life in such a significant way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: R. ANTHONY SMITH
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